For the Mom Searching for Joy

Listen here on the podcast. “God, why am I lacking joy?” I prayed.  “Because you have yet to pursue joy right where you are.” was His response.  “Oh Lord, how you humble me.”  Too often I look for joy outside of where I am. Anyone else? I often buy theContinue Reading…

3 Practical Ways to Beat Overwhelm

I don’t know about you, but as a wife and mom, there are many days I wake up a bit overwhelmed by the tasks that have to get done, the conversations that have to be had and also the emotional and spiritual things that need to be addressed. I wonderContinue Reading…

To the girl looking for her purpose

Whether you are 18 or 80, we all experience those winds of change.  Maybe you just got out of high school, and you are wondering what career to choose.  Maybe you’re a young mom but your kids went off to school and now you are home without them most ofContinue Reading…

How to make the most of your days

The other night I could not sleep for anything.  I tried lavender oil, melatonin, and listening to a podcast. Then eventually around 4am I made my way to the couch to see if a change of scenery would do the trick.  I’ve heard people say, “when you can’t sleep, GodContinue Reading…

Stay Alert

This past weekend I was preparing for Scarlett’s first birthday party.  Saturday morning was the day I would take on cleaning the house from top to bottom.  I got up, did my Bible time, and got straight to work.  I decided to throw in my ear buds and listen toContinue Reading…

Scarlett’s Birth Story

It’s been a year now since Scarlett has been on this earth. So I couldn’t wait another second in reflecting and getting down her birth story. It was an unprecedented year and nothing I could have ever expected. Things had seemed “normal” even up to the day of her birthContinue Reading…